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YouTube TV subscribers getting “1080p enhanced” support for better picture quality

By Cosmin Vasile

Published: Feb 06, 2024, 6:06 AM

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YouTube TV subscribers getting “1080p enhanced” support for better picture quality

YouTube TV offers customers multiple options when it comes to streaming quality. The best that the service can offer is 4K, but not many channels can be watched in 4K.

Unfortunately, the majority of the cable channels that YouTube TV streams only broadcast in 720p for most content, and YouTube TV doesn’t enhance the quality of the video.

Sometimes YouTube TV subscribers are getting 4K content that’s been upscaled from 1080p, but the overall sentiment is that picture quality picture is quite low for live streams.

But that’s about to change (hopefully), as YouTube TV is now rolling out a new “1080p enhanced” streaming option for its subscribers. The option will be available on updated 4K-compatible streaming devices and promises to offer the service’s highest video quality below 4K.

So, if you want to benefit from the best possible viewing experience and be able to set the video quality to 1080p Enhanced, you’ll need to upgrade to a 4K- compatible streaming device, if you don’t own one already.

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Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brought a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.